A London Inheritance
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Exploring London's history starting with my father's photos from 1946, to the present day.
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Old Barge House Stairs - exploring one of the many historic Thames stairs at alondoninheritance.com/the-thames/o...
January 6, 2026 at 1:20 PM
Old Barge House Stairs - exploring one of the many historic Thames stairs at alondoninheritance.com/the-thames/o...
Map from the 1973 "Future of London's Past" showing the age of buildings, listed buildings, public and private open spaces in the City of London. More in Sunday's new post at alondoninheritance.com
January 5, 2026 at 12:56 PM
Map from the 1973 "Future of London's Past" showing the age of buildings, listed buildings, public and private open spaces in the City of London. More in Sunday's new post at alondoninheritance.com
Today’s new post - The Future of London’s Past - archaeology in the City of London at
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January 4, 2026 at 9:03 AM
Today’s new post - The Future of London’s Past - archaeology in the City of London at
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Famous ghost-hunter Harry Price (who features in the piece) lived in Pulborough near me and I sometimes drive past his old house, there was a bell hung outside his home that was reputed to be the Borley Bell from the Rectory but is now long gone.
The site of Borley Rectory – The Most Haunted House In England? Last Sunday's new post at alondoninheritance.com/cycling-arou...
January 1, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Famous ghost-hunter Harry Price (who features in the piece) lived in Pulborough near me and I sometimes drive past his old house, there was a bell hung outside his home that was reputed to be the Borley Bell from the Rectory but is now long gone.
During the night of the 29th December 1940, the St. Paul’s Watch protected the cathedral from the incendiary bombs that rained down on the city. My post exploring the functioning of the Watch at alondoninheritance.com/thebombedcit...
December 29, 2025 at 7:57 PM
During the night of the 29th December 1940, the St. Paul’s Watch protected the cathedral from the incendiary bombs that rained down on the city. My post exploring the functioning of the Watch at alondoninheritance.com/thebombedcit...
The Massey Shaw Fireboat was involved with fighting fires on the 29th December 1940, and in this photo is taking a fast run along the Thames. Greenwich Power Station is to the left. A brief history of the fireboat in my post at alondoninheritance.com/thebombedcit...
December 29, 2025 at 1:21 PM
The Massey Shaw Fireboat was involved with fighting fires on the 29th December 1940, and in this photo is taking a fast run along the Thames. Greenwich Power Station is to the left. A brief history of the fireboat in my post at alondoninheritance.com/thebombedcit...
85 years ago this evening on the 29th December 1940 was the raid that led to the "Second Great Fire Of London". I have an in depth look at this tragedy at alondoninheritance.com/thebombedcit...
December 29, 2025 at 9:23 AM
85 years ago this evening on the 29th December 1940 was the raid that led to the "Second Great Fire Of London". I have an in depth look at this tragedy at alondoninheritance.com/thebombedcit...
Banging Out – Fleet Street Remembered one of the films in today’s new post
“From Thamesmead to Covent Garden – London in Film” at alondoninheritance.com
“From Thamesmead to Covent Garden – London in Film” at alondoninheritance.com
December 28, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Banging Out – Fleet Street Remembered one of the films in today’s new post
“From Thamesmead to Covent Garden – London in Film” at alondoninheritance.com
“From Thamesmead to Covent Garden – London in Film” at alondoninheritance.com
The site of Borley Rectory – The Most Haunted House In England? Last Sunday's new post at alondoninheritance.com/cycling-arou...
December 27, 2025 at 8:37 PM
The site of Borley Rectory – The Most Haunted House In England? Last Sunday's new post at alondoninheritance.com/cycling-arou...
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Searching for the grave of M.R. James. A Christmas custom for me, growing up in the 1970s, was to watch the BBC’s Ghost Story for Christmas. An almost annual event which usually featured one of the stories written by M.R. James - alondoninheritance.com/out-of-londo...
December 24, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Searching for the grave of M.R. James. A Christmas custom for me, growing up in the 1970s, was to watch the BBC’s Ghost Story for Christmas. An almost annual event which usually featured one of the stories written by M.R. James - alondoninheritance.com/out-of-londo...
Searching for the grave of M.R. James. A Christmas custom for me, growing up in the 1970s, was to watch the BBC’s Ghost Story for Christmas. An almost annual event which usually featured one of the stories written by M.R. James - alondoninheritance.com/out-of-londo...
December 24, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Searching for the grave of M.R. James. A Christmas custom for me, growing up in the 1970s, was to watch the BBC’s Ghost Story for Christmas. An almost annual event which usually featured one of the stories written by M.R. James - alondoninheritance.com/out-of-londo...
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In 1978 Oxford Street had lasers as part of their Christmas lights. The large sign on the left reads “Work in progress for the Jubilee Line – Reconstruction of Bond Street Station”. More photos at alondoninheritance.com/eventsandcer...
December 22, 2025 at 8:20 AM
In 1978 Oxford Street had lasers as part of their Christmas lights. The large sign on the left reads “Work in progress for the Jubilee Line – Reconstruction of Bond Street Station”. More photos at alondoninheritance.com/eventsandcer...
In 1978 Oxford Street had lasers as part of their Christmas lights. The large sign on the left reads “Work in progress for the Jubilee Line – Reconstruction of Bond Street Station”. More photos at alondoninheritance.com/eventsandcer...
December 22, 2025 at 8:20 AM
In 1978 Oxford Street had lasers as part of their Christmas lights. The large sign on the left reads “Work in progress for the Jubilee Line – Reconstruction of Bond Street Station”. More photos at alondoninheritance.com/eventsandcer...
Borley Rectory – The Most Haunted House In England. Today’s new post at alondoninheritance.com
December 21, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Borley Rectory – The Most Haunted House In England. Today’s new post at alondoninheritance.com
Last Sunday’s new post - The Greshams of Norfolk and London at alondoninheritance.com/out-of-londo...
December 20, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Last Sunday’s new post - The Greshams of Norfolk and London at alondoninheritance.com/out-of-londo...
The Millbank Estate and Millbank Penitentiary. From a notorious prison to an early 20th century housing estate, explored in my blog post at alondoninheritance.com/london-build...
December 20, 2025 at 12:48 PM
The Millbank Estate and Millbank Penitentiary. From a notorious prison to an early 20th century housing estate, explored in my blog post at alondoninheritance.com/london-build...
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One of my father's post war photos of where the Barbican and Golden Lane estates are today, from my post exploring the scene: Baltic Street School and Great Arthur House, Golden Lane Estate at alondoninheritance.com/thebombedcit...
December 18, 2025 at 12:58 PM
One of my father's post war photos of where the Barbican and Golden Lane estates are today, from my post exploring the scene: Baltic Street School and Great Arthur House, Golden Lane Estate at alondoninheritance.com/thebombedcit...
One of my father's post war photos of where the Barbican and Golden Lane estates are today, from my post exploring the scene: Baltic Street School and Great Arthur House, Golden Lane Estate at alondoninheritance.com/thebombedcit...
December 18, 2025 at 12:58 PM
One of my father's post war photos of where the Barbican and Golden Lane estates are today, from my post exploring the scene: Baltic Street School and Great Arthur House, Golden Lane Estate at alondoninheritance.com/thebombedcit...
Defending The Thames – Hadleigh Castle. The castle dates back to 1215, when King John gave Hubert de Burgh land around the village. He constructed the first castle on the site to demonstrate his position in the country and ownership of the Manor. More at alondoninheritance.com/the-thames/d...
December 16, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Defending The Thames – Hadleigh Castle. The castle dates back to 1215, when King John gave Hubert de Burgh land around the village. He constructed the first castle on the site to demonstrate his position in the country and ownership of the Manor. More at alondoninheritance.com/the-thames/d...
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Today’s new post - The Greshams of Norfolk and London. An influential 16th century family who have left their mark on the London of today alondoninheritance.com
December 14, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Today’s new post - The Greshams of Norfolk and London. An influential 16th century family who have left their mark on the London of today alondoninheritance.com
Today’s new post - The Greshams of Norfolk and London. An influential 16th century family who have left their mark on the London of today alondoninheritance.com
December 14, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Today’s new post - The Greshams of Norfolk and London. An influential 16th century family who have left their mark on the London of today alondoninheritance.com
Last Sunday's new post explored the 1951 Festival of Britain, Exhibition of Industrial Power. An exhibition full of heavy engineering and a guide book full of wonderful colour adverts at alondoninheritance.com/eventsandcer...
December 13, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Last Sunday's new post explored the 1951 Festival of Britain, Exhibition of Industrial Power. An exhibition full of heavy engineering and a guide book full of wonderful colour adverts at alondoninheritance.com/eventsandcer...
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The shop of L&N Cohen at 27 Lower Marsh on the corner of Frazier Street photographed in 1986 from my post on Lower Marsh Market at alondoninheritance.com/london-build...
December 13, 2025 at 8:48 AM
The shop of L&N Cohen at 27 Lower Marsh on the corner of Frazier Street photographed in 1986 from my post on Lower Marsh Market at alondoninheritance.com/london-build...
The shop of L&N Cohen at 27 Lower Marsh on the corner of Frazier Street photographed in 1986 from my post on Lower Marsh Market at alondoninheritance.com/london-build...
December 13, 2025 at 8:48 AM
The shop of L&N Cohen at 27 Lower Marsh on the corner of Frazier Street photographed in 1986 from my post on Lower Marsh Market at alondoninheritance.com/london-build...
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Exploring the Dutch city of Nijmegen in 1952 when the city still showed the destruction of war, from my post at alondoninheritance.com/out-of-londo...
December 12, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Exploring the Dutch city of Nijmegen in 1952 when the city still showed the destruction of war, from my post at alondoninheritance.com/out-of-londo...